The Town FilesLincoln Parish, Louisiana
48,174 people. The median home is worth $210,100 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $39,172.
Towns in Lincoln Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston | 22,166 | $225,300 | $31,120 | 24.3 |
| Grambling | 5,239 | $181,700 | — | 21.2 |
| Choudrant | 989 | $313,500 | $72,679 | 34.9 |
| Dubach | 908 | $104,700 | $36,583 | 45.6 |
| Simsboro | 803 | $84,300 | $31,658 | 42.3 |
People and housing
| Lincoln Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $825 | $887 |
| Median household income | $39,172 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 28.6 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.2% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
18,599 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,245 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 502 storm events in Lincoln Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lincoln Parish has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).